I'm new to kiting and have been out 4-5 times... Love the sport! Am I being reckless for not wearing a lifejacket? I have many of them but none that seem to be harness compatible. I am kiting in fairly safe conditions, 10-20knots, and mostly shallow water.. What are your thoughts? Do you ride with or without one?

I always wear one. It's less of an issue with a seat harness than a waist harness. Mine is made by Extrasport. The paddling ones don't go down nearly as far as the standard wakeboarding/jetski lifejackets.

From what I've seen, over 90% of kiters don't wear a lifejacket. A lot of people overestimate how far they can swim.

I look like an idiot but I wear one, and a helmet. Even in the Slick where it is only 4 feet deep. I have this one. It is shorter so it does not interfere with my hook. It has adjustable shoulder and waist strap. And includes a whistle in the pocket. Many people use kayaking vest.